Two arrested in connection with murder of Noel Kirwan in Clondalkin

Two arrested in connection with murder of Noel Kirwan in Clondalkin

A man and a woman have been arrested in relation to the murder of Noel Kirwan in Clondalkin in December in 2016.

Mr Kirwan (62) was shot in the head while he sat in his car in the St Ronan’s estate.

Garda with back to camera

According to Gardai: “A male and a female, both in their 20s, were arrested this morning in North County Dublin and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Lucan and Blanchardstown Garda Stations.”

Garda investigations at the time of the shooting were focused on a white Peugeot Partner van which was found burned out close to the scene.

A female passenger who was in the car with Mr Kirwan at the time was uninjured in the attack.

More to follow…

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